Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Professional Therapy Solutions; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

PTO

Employee discount

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid travel time when applicable

Job summary

Virginia Vision Therapy Center in Leesburg, Virginia, is seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our clinical team. The OTA will deliver one-on-one vision therapy sessions, support patients with visual processing and coordination, and collaborate with doctors to drive meaningful outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have an OTA degree, an active license or eligibility, and experience with children.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current OTA/COTA license or license eligibility.
• Experience working with children.
• Healthcare, rehabilitation, or patient care experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-on-one vision therapy sessions under supervision of doctors and leadership.
• Build strong relationships with patients and families.
• Track patient progress and communicate treatment outcomes.
• Learn specialized vision therapy procedures, equipment, and protocols.
• Support patients with visual processing, eye coordination, attention, and learning challenges.
• Collaborate with doctors and fellow therapists to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Contribute to a positive, growth-focused team culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Hands-on therapy

Education

Associate's Degree in OTA

Job description

Help Transform Lives Through Neuro-Rehabilitation and Vision Therapy

Virginia Vision Therapy Center (VVTC) is seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and growth-oriented Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to join our clinical team in Leesburg, Virginia. This is a unique opportunity for an OTA who is passionate about working with children and adults facing visual, learning, developmental, and neurological challenges.

As an OTA, you already understand how visual skills impact daily occupation, learning, motor development, attention, and overall functional performance. Vision Therapy complements many of the skills and concepts learned in occupational therapy, including:

• Visual perception and processing
• Visual-motor integration
• Eye-hand coordination
• Balance and spatial awareness
• Attention and executive functioning
• Neurological rehabilitation
• Pediatric developmental care

This role offers a unique opportunity to expand your clinical skills while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

What You'll Do

• Deliver one-on-one vision therapy sessions under the guidance of our doctors and clinical leadership team
• Build strong relationships with patients and families
• Track patient progress and communicate treatment outcomes
• Learn specialized vision therapy procedures, equipment, and protocols
• Support patients with visual processing, eye coordination, attention, and learning challenges
• Collaborate with doctors and fellow therapists to achieve exceptional patient outcomes
• Contribute to a positive, supportive, and growth-focused team culture

Innovative Therapy Tools & Technology

At Virginia Vision Therapy Center, therapists utilize a variety of specialized vision therapy equipment, including the Optometric Multi-Sensory Training Table (OMST).

The OMST is an interactive therapy system that combines visual, auditory, motor, balance, and cognitive activities to strengthen brain-body-eye connections. This unique platform challenges patients to integrate multiple sensory systems simultaneously while improving:

• Visual processing and visual attention
• Eye-hand coordination
• Bilateral integration
• Motor planning and body awareness
• Balance and spatial orientation
• Reaction time and cognitive flexibility
• Executive functioning skills

For Occupational Therapy Assistants, OMST offers a familiar rehabilitation approach that combines elements of sensory integration, neurodevelopmental treatment, visual-motor training, and functional skill development. Therapy sessions often involve movement-based activities that actively engage the visual and vestibular systems while promoting improved performance in school, work, sports, and everyday life.

Qualifications

Preferred

• Associate's Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Current OTA/COTA license or license eligibility
• Experience working with children
• Healthcare, rehabilitation, or patient care experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about helping patients succeed
• Team-oriented and collaborative
• Curious, coachable, and committed to professional growth
• Comfortable providing hands-on therapy activities
• Motivated to master specialized vision therapy techniques

Physical Requirements

This is an active clinical role requiring:

• Standing and walking throughout the day
• Getting on the floor and kneeling during therapy activities
• Performing hands-on therapeutic exercises
• Working with visual activities that may occasionally trigger discomfort in sensitive individuals
• Ability to demonstrate and participate in therapy tasks and exercises

Compensation & Benefits

Pay

• $30-32 hourly DOE
• Annual compensation increases based on performance and professional growth
• Benefits begin on day one of employment

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid travel time when applicable

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Monday-Friday
• 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
• Occasional weekend availability optional

Location

Leesburg, VA

Virginia Vision Therapy Center also serves patients through locations in:

• Manassas
• Winchester
• Springfield

Join Our Mission

If you're an OTA who wants to combine rehabilitation, neuroscience, pediatrics, and patient transformation in a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more about our practice and patient success stories: https://virginiavisiontherapycenter.com/category/testimonies/